Nuclear Engineers pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $159,370 or more. The middle half of nuclear engineers in Augusta earn between $104,730 and $138,250.
- $84K10th
- $105K25th
- $132KMedian
- $138K75th
- $159K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,660 | $10,388 | $59.93 |
| Median | $132,440 | $11,037 | $63.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,730 | $8,728 | $50.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $138,250 | $11,521 | $66.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nuclear Engineers pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Nuclear engineers in Augusta earn 6% less than the Georgia average ($133,010) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($140,420). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $133,970.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $124,660 | $132,440 | $83,970 | $159,370 | n/a |
| Georgia | $133,010 | $132,440 | $81,800 | $173,100 | 200 |
| United States | $140,420 | $133,970 | $92,960 | $196,290 | 15,280 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Nuclear Engineers salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $124,660, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $90,999 a year, or $7,583 a month and $3,500 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $90,999 | $7,583 |
| Working in SC | $90,942 | $7,579 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for nuclear engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $124,660 buys what about $135,643 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Nuclear Engineers salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd of 2 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($135,960).
- Atlanta$135,960
- Augusta$124,660
Highest-paying cities for nuclear engineers
Knoxville, TN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($185,740).
- Knoxville, TN$185,740
- Washington, DC$169,110
- Chattanooga, TN$164,940
- Seattle, WA$164,090
- Kennewick, WA$157,770
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Nuclear Engineers salary in Augusta: questions
How much do nuclear engineers make an hour in Augusta?
$59.93 an hour on average, and $63.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nuclear engineers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nuclear engineers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $90,999 a year ($7,583 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,660.
Do nuclear engineers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($140,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2161; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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